Other Employee Development Resources

We have compiled a list of scheduled workshops, information on role-specific functions and processes, and credit and non-credit courses as well as off-campus training opportunities.




   University-wide Training and Development Opportunities

Technology Training
Information Technology Services and Communication offers free training classes in technology topics, and works to communicate with the University about major ITS projects.

Credit Course and Degree Programs
Woods College of Advancing Studies offers classes in the evening for free (full-time employees). CAS also offers a Master’s degree in Administrative Studies.

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences offers the following programs of study: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Master of Arts (M.A.); and Master of Sciences (M.S.). The School also admits as Special Students, those not seeking a degree who are interested in taking courses for personal enrichment.

The Carroll School of Management offers an Evening MBA program.

The Lynch School of Education offers master's and doctoral programs in university administration and student development.

School of Theology and Ministry offers both master and doctoral degrees, civil and ecclesiastical degrees, New Testament Abstracts, and a wide variety of continuing education offerings.

Spirituality
Boston College’s C21 Online, or Church in the 21st Century Online, offers non-credit courses for spiritual renewal and on-going faith formation. Free for Boston College Employees.

Safety Training
The Office of Environmental Health & Safety provides health and safety training, information and compliance assistance.

Boston College Police Department conducts seminars and other community service activities to keep employees aware of safety issues.

Additional Information, and Role-specific Training
For training in PeopleSoft Financials

For obtaining a Purchasing Card or American Express, or on-line ordering sites information
Procurement Services

For planning university-sponsored events
Bureau of Conferences

For audiovisual support and instructional design
Media Technology Services

For educational information and guidance concerning internal control and business ethics
Internal Audit

    

   Off-Campus Training and Development Opportunities

The Boston Consortium for Higher Education
As a member of the Boston Consortium for Higher Education, Boston College can offer its employees additional learning opportunities and resources at a reasonable cost. If you are interested, you can enroll directly on-line or call (781) 292-4790 once you have obtained the requisite approval from your department.

   Continuing Education Programs

Adult learning centers, as well as some colleges and universities, offer non-credit, short-term skills courses and certificate programs. Check with your city's school department. The following are in the Boston College area:

Brookline Adult and Community Education

Cambridge Center for Adult Education

Boston Center for Adult Education

   External Training Vendors/related Web sites

These training providers offer a wide range of business and professional skills, and computer skills.

Skillpath Seminars

Fred Pryor/Career Path

American Management Association

nSight

OfficeArrow

American Society of Administrative Professionals